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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
8
A continuation notes H Gamble aged sixty three when he assumed duties in 1561. It cites Missouri pronunciation as Missou ri and a 1590 census population of 2 679 184. It claims Missouri could prosper if isolated due to diverse resources.
An advertisement-style claim asserts Walker's Tonic restores vitality by rejuvenating the brain regulating the heart and nourishing the nervous system, promising renewed health for men in rundown states.
The Brunswick Brunswicker notes the county produced a smaller tobacco crop this year though quality was high. Prices ranged from 5.50 to 6.00 per hundred and about 450000 pounds of White Burley were grown.
An 19th century advertisement touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as purifying the blood and cleaning the liver to invigorate the system. The copy promotes the pills for constipation and liver troubles and credits Servant Harker Drug Co. as seller.
The Chase-Lister company presents Cyrano de Bergerac to Sedalia with a large expected audience. Thursday sales reached 1,770 tickets, the season's biggest. Miss Florence Hobrech won the dress pattern prize.
Advertises Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for a transparent complexion free from blotches pimples and blackheads urging readers to ask their druggist for it.
The Indian Doctor at 317 Lamine St Hotel LeGrande block advertises a discovery in NATURAL WEED used to manufacture medicine offering free treatment for 16 days. He promises instant relief for moving pains and free consultation. Also claims Duroc Mineral Oil Springs cures indigestion urinary diseases and bladder troubles with no charge for the poor.
John Hart was arrested in Wilburton today charged with the murder of Deputy Marshal Beckinbaugh. Officials say they have the right man and more arrests will follow. Beckinbaugh’s remains were shipped via Sedalia on Thursday en route to St. Louis.
An advertisement for a medicinal claim from Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or New York promotes Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills as a cure for kidney ailments. It offers sample free and urges readers to try the remedy.
Stanley Coal Co urges buyers to order winter coal now as prices rise daily. They offer hard and soft coal grades with prompt delivery and reliable service from their yard at 525 East Second Street and phone number 26.
Eugene Coney acted as City Attorney due to absence of C C Kelly and secured fines. Lee Todd paid $25 for carrying concealed weapons. Jim Ferguson was fined $5 and costs for drunkenness. Two boys who tried to force entry to the opera house were each fined $5.
Pecan Mints appear as the newest confection at the Candy Palace in Tel 218. The item debuts amid a display of sweets and other chocolate specialties.
London reports Joseph Chamberland praising friendly ties among Anglo-Saxon nations and Germany. He says a Teutonic Anglo-Saxon alliance could guard world peace, noting Britain should not be isolated and that cooperation with the German empire mirrors a powerful, lasting bond.
A Wednesday night shooting in Sterling Colorado left two men mortally wounded in Pettit’s store. Lou Pettit and Buck Chairs exchanged gunfire after Chairs believed Pettit insulted his wife. both were shot, Pettit by Chairs and Chairs by Pettit, with neither expected to survive. Both men are prominent local property holders.
In Schleswig Iowa on Wednesday night James and Charles Wayne fought Pat McDonough and Pete Gilmore over flipping a nickel for drinks. Gilmore was slashed from neck to chin and McDonough suffered a severe abdomen wound with exposed intestines. They were taken to Carroll hospital where McDonough is dying and Gilmore may die. The Wayne brothers fled and remain at large.
During a governor's salute of 17 guns in Allegheny City the discharge of a gun wounded three men. George Starkey lost his left arm and both eyes. his injuries are fatal. The other two men suffered serious but non fatal injuries and are expected to recover.
Adjt. Gen. Scurry completes inquiry into the Fort Ringgold clash near Rio Grande City. Testimony shows citizens attacked the troops and the soldiers acted in self defense, with no need for the Gatling gun. Scurry plans urging withdrawal of all colored soldiers from frontier posts in Texas.
A dinner at Woodycrest hosted by Miss Helen Gould honored walls of New York. The Children’s Aid Society festival fed 2,000 boys and girls. Duane Street feed fed newsboys. Catholic Protect ory, Five Points house, and Five Points mission served 1,000 each.
Andrew Wind a former Missouri Volunteer in Cuba fought with R B Harmon in the Fraternal building elevator. Wind caught between car and ceiling when it started and died shortly after. Harmon is under arrest.
Guthrie Oklahoma December 1 The message from Congressional Delegate Dennis T Flynn says free homes will get action He serves on the Indian affairs public lands and territories committees The announcement indicates Flynn will be encouraged and supported by Speaker Henderson The item signals action on home ownership proposals.
Columbia S C Dec 1. A great work was inaugurated yesterday with the dedication of the South Carolina Industrial Home for negro boys and girls. The home aims to provide rudimentary Christian education and teach tidiness in domestic chores and thrift in farm work or at the lathe or bench.
St Louis December 1 Arnold Tuchschmidt cashier with the United States internal revenue office here was arrested yesterday at his home on a warrant charging him with embezzling seven thousand dollars of government funds from his accounts.
The Haskell Indians from Lawrence defeated Washburn College on the local campus 12 to 0 yesterday. The result marks a decisive win for the visitors over the Washburn team in Topeka Kansas.
Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley introduces The Bow-Legged Ghost in Leon Mead’s new humorous collection The Bow-Legged Ghost published by The Werner Company Akron Ohio offered at a special price. Joe Paradis beef roasts resume as a Sentinel feature with daily fresh meat delivery by phone 120.
Advertises ladies tailor-made jackets from ten dollars with material trimmings and making included. Also offers men’s suiting with a large line of samples. Workmanship and prices guaranteed. Call at 621 Ohio.
An advertisement notes savings on grave tablets with a sale price of 12 dollars for an 18 dollar tablet. It attributes the offer to C. H. Heynen on North Ohio Street.
The Missouri penitentiary served a regular meal of light bread roast beef baked potatoes and coffee with sugar to 2217 convicts 64 of them women. An extra dinner component included 22 bushels of pickled beets and 2400 mince pies. Dinner was served at noon with inmates working normal hours. Christmas will bring a yard liberty and a large turkey dinner.
R. S. Walton of the Armstrong Herald has purchased the Franklin News plant and will place it under the editorial leadership of J. E. Preston. Walton now owns three newspapers including the Armstrong Herald and another at Center Missouri.
Remember that name when you want a delicious appetizing nourishing drink to take the place of coffee. Grain-O is made of pure grain and strengthens the nerves. It is not a stimulant but a health builder for children and adults. Costs about as much as coffee, 15¢ and 25¢ per package. Ask your grocer for Grain-O.
P Hoffman of Spot Cash Grocer at 114 West Main St announces a promotion where a $15.00 prize is given for the holder of the lucky number. Shoppers with a 50 cent ticket can choose a suit coat overcoat jacket or collarette and compare prices.
Stevens and Stevens offer clean heated carriages free from tobacco fumes for balls parties and operas. Rates are $1.00 per couple. Location 207 209 Osage street telephone 167.
The Sedalia residents are defined by a large expressive mouth and loquacious nature. Citizens chatter fluently, and even if words aren’t always right, talk remains abundant across politics merchants and newspapers. The piece lauds Sedalian loyalty to Missouri’s Queen City.
A promotional note offers Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claimed to cure a cold in one day with EW Grove's signature on each box. Drugstores refund the cost if it fails. Price shown 25 cents.
Local yard advertises two carloads of granite monuments and markers now available at bargain prices. Prices and details slipped in for quick sale as the inventory arrives in Sedalia.
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